[mturmon]

Implementing strict organization can turn O(n^2) tasks to O(n), by removing the "look through my n tools to find the one I need" step.

That is, if you need n tools or parts for an assembly process, and if at each step you have to scan through these tools and parts to find the one needed, you have created an O(n^2) algorithm.

At least, this is how I conceptualize the value of workshop organization.

[evanlivingston]

I've worked in both kinds of shops. Some shops are the worst piles of disorganization and others are shrines of kaizen. Ive spent a lot of time thinking about both and feel like those shops that are religiously organized tend to be the places where production and output is the primary goal where the less organized ones tend to be the ones where creativity is prioritized, but I'm not sure there's a direct correlation. I'm interested in other's thoughts on this.